Meaning of the word "close the stable door after the horse has bolted" in English
What does "close the stable door after the horse has bolted" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
close the stable door after the horse has bolted
US /kloʊz ðə ˈsteɪbl dɔːr ˈæftər ðə hɔːrs hæz ˈboʊltɪd/
UK /kloʊz ðə ˈsteɪbl dɔːr ˈæftər ðə hɔːrs hæz ˈboʊltɪd/
Idiom
1.
to take precautions after a misfortune has already happened
Example:
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Trying to fix the security breach now is like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.
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They should have implemented stricter rules earlier, but it's too late now; they're just closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.
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